So it's official. I now have my mother's blessing to move to North Carolina. I mean she's not thrilled, but she didn't smack me either. I gave her my plan, told her about all my outs in case I'm miserable, and attempted to explain to her exactly why I felt like I needed to do this. And she didn't smack me. I was kinda shocked. And she looked at me and said "so you're wondering why I'm not freaking out about this aren't you?" and I told her yes. And I don't know if I'll ever forget what she said to me. She said "you know, I went from high school to college to law school to work. I only lived in the cities I was in school in and then I moved to DC and have been there ever since. I never moved somewhere for the experience of moving somewhere new and I can totally understand why you would want to do that." I don't think she regrets her life, but she always wodners if there was something else she could have done before she became a lawyer, before she got married, before she had kids.

She also went on to make sure that I wasn't just moving there for Asheville (the boy, not the city) and that I would actually have something to do when I move there. That is yet to be seen. What I do know is that I need a change. New York is and has been kicking my ass for quite some time and I've been looking for a good excuse to leave. I think Asheville is a great excuse and he's perfectly happy to let me share a bed until I find what it is I'm looking for.

So, I've decided rather than attempt to plan a party or something that I don't really want for my birthday (Feb 4th, I will accept eCards and small gifts) I will go to Asheville (the city and the boy) and get some ass. That's all I really want for my birthday anyway. So I just planned my trip, bought my ticket (minor panic set in when my ticket price more than doubled overnight...thank the Lord for priceline!). I did, at some point ask Asheville if it was okay if I came. I must admit (and this isn't a great sign) that I was nervous he wouldn't want me to come. But when I asked him if I was crazy for wanting to come he replied with this:

"Good morning my crazy lil' jewish monkey- You know when i talked to you this morning I was feeling all sorts of bummed out about my job, my lifestyle, and my everything else. I have also been missing NY like crazy.... Luckily things have turned around this morning, and things are starting to look better. I am actually happy to be at work right now- weird huh?
I like the fact that I can call you when I am feeling apathetic... NotIntoYou, I felt so much better after just running my lip to you - thanks for listening.

You know what? I don't think you are crazy for wanting to come down here for your birthday, in fact it could be the sanest thing you ever do. I miss you and I can't wait to see you again.

Well, I hope your morning starts better then mine did, and I hope you had some super duper fun whilst your mother was in town. Southernly yours-Asheville"

Yeah he's a keeper. So my adventure begins. I'm getting more and more excited about the move and more and more excited about getting to know this boy who is crazy about me. Life is good...if only I didn't hate my job.